What is the cheapest way to get from Salcombe to Bournemouth?

The cheapest way to get from Salcombe to Bournemouth is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salcombe to Bournemouth?

The fastest way to get from Salcombe to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Salcombe and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Salcombe to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Shadycombe Road and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.

How far is it from Salcombe to Bournemouth?

The distance between Salcombe and Bournemouth is 261 miles. The road distance is 124.4 miles.

How do I travel from Salcombe to Bournemouth without a car?

The best way to get from Salcombe to Bournemouth without a car is to line 164 bus and train via Reading which takes 6h 6m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Salcombe to Bournemouth?

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Salcombe to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salcombe to Bournemouth bus from?

Salcombe to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel station.

Where does the Salcombe to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Salcombe to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Can I drive from Salcombe to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Salcombe to Bournemouth is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Salcombe to Bournemouth.

Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

There are 2642+ hotels available in Bournemouth.

Salcombe to Bournemouth - 5 ways to travel via train, line 164 bus, car

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There are 5 ways to get from Salcombe to Bournemouth by bus, train, or car

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Line 164 bus, train via Reading
best
1. Take the bus from McIlwraith Road to Station Roadbus 164
2. Take the train from Totnes to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
6h 6m
Drive 123.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Salcombe to Bournemouthcar 123.7 mi
2h 34m
£31–44
Line 164 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Shadycombe Road to Station Roadbus 164
2. Take the train from Totnes to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain
7h
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Totnes to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Garagebus X53 / ...
4. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain
7h 18m
£39–76
Bus
1. Take the bus from Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 805
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
10h 16m
£43–78

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Distance: 259.7 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Salcombe, England and Bournemouth, England?

You can take a bus from Shadycombe Road to Bournemouth Station via Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 10h 16m.

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